The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute – a top-10 ranked division of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah – welcomed the inaugural group of Lassonde Founders for the 2020-21 academic year. Thirty-one students, plus two student directors, were admitted into the new residential entrepreneur program for undergraduate students. They moved into Lassonde […]
The University of Utah is the No. 10 most entrepreneurial school in America, according to Affordable Schools, a higher education resource that connects people with the best affordable colleges. Affordable Schools listed the University of Utah among the “50 Most Entrepreneurial Schools in America” in a recent report. The ranking is the latest in a […]
Residents at Lassonde Studios for 2020-21, the L5 group, are welcome to enter our social media challenges for fall 2020. Each contest offers a cash prize and is a great way to connect with the community. Find details about each of the challenges below. Watch for more details and participate in the L5 Facebook group. […]
Welcome L5, the fifth group of student residents at Lassonde Studios! This exceptional group of students moved in for the 2020-21 academic starting Aug 18 – and they are starting a year like none other. All students living at Lassonde Studios are encouraged to “live, create, launch.” This year’s residents will have a unique opportunity to […]
Next time you ask your Amazon Alexa to quote your favorite movie, you might be using a search engine built by Blerp, a company founded by a University of Utah alum. Blerp makes audio content searchable and shareable, allowing you to add audio clips to any moment. Amazon recently selected the company to participate in […]
Welcome to L5, the fifth group of students to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios! We can’t wait to welcome you! We have a great building and programs, but it’s the people that make the difference. We look forward to seeing you live, create, launch at Lassonde. Learn more about Lassonde Studios at https://lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
When Logan Erickson was a sophomore at the University of Utah, he thought he had his career plan figured out. Erickson was pursuing an Entertainment Arts & Engineering degree with a minor in computer science, and found success in social issue-based game development, with the release of Justice.exe. Neuroscience wasn’t really on his radar until […]
A healthy mindset can really make or break your ideas, new startup, and your overall success and happiness. Buddha once said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” Stress can be healthy and can push you to do better depending on how you manage those feelings. But stress can also be unhealthy if […]
Every company in the world once began with an idea. Some might have seemed crazy or impossible. But anything is possible with drive and determination. At the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, we encourage all students to follow their dreams and entrepreneur something because you never know where it will lead you. If you’re looking for inspiration […]
Wow, what a summer! This was definitely one to remember. We started by quickly moving all our programs and events online due to COVID-19. But our students persevered. They entrepreneured at home while taking advantage of our many virtual opportunities. Congratulations to all our student entrepreneurs navigating this challenging period, and thank you to all […]
